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1932
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f FLIGHT, NOVEMBER 24, 1932 THE POTEZ 49 : The lower wing is detachable, so that the machine can be turned into a monoplane. distance behind the undercarriage the lower longerons are brought together fairly abruptly, while the upper longerons converge in the usual gradual manner. The result is that gradually a triangle is formed, and as the sides of the triangle (which is, of course, standing on its apex) are curved inwards, it will be seen that an exceptionally fine gun tunnel of large size is formed down each side towards the tail. For firing in that direction, or downwards, the open space which is left where the aft windows of a cabin would normally be gives the crew free movement and yet keeps them out of the slipstreams. We were assured that one can, in fact, lean out a considerable distance without losing the protection of the cabin part of the fuselage. The third machine on the Nieuport-Astra stand is a tail less light cantilever monoplane with 100 " Lorraine " engine. There is a three-wheeled undercarriage, the front wheel of which is steerable. Directional control is by rudders on the wing tips. Henry Potez.—The reputation of the Potez firm is high both in France and abroad, and one therefore always watches the Potez exhibits with respect as well as interest. This year the famous French constructor (who, by the way, is chairman of the Chambre Syndicale) exhibits four air craft, a light plane, a training machine, a ship's light flying boat, and a single-engined reconnaissance and bombing plane. The light plane is the type 43, and is developed from the type 36, of which the firm has sold more than 300. The machine is a cabin monoplane fitted with " Potez " 100 h.p. engine, and the wings incorporate the permanently open slots which the 36 has made familiar. The Potez 51 is a parasol monoplane designed for inter mediate training, and is fitted with 160 h.p. " Potez " engine. Designed for catapulting from surface vessels, the Potez 45 is a small tractor two-seater flying boat intended for coastal reconnaissance and patrol. It is mainly of wood construction, and is chiefly interesting because of its un usual engine arrangement. The engine is placed far ahead of the wing, the tail fairing being cone shaped and coming almost to a point where it merges into the leading edge of the wing. The pilot and observer are placed far aft, and the monoplane arrangement gives a good downward view for the observer. The Potez 49 is developed from the 39, or more correctly speaking is the 39 but with a removable lower wing added. This wing is merely secured to the fuselage and strutted to the top wing, and can be removed and replaced quickly, according to the duties for which the machine is required. These are reconnaissance, bombing and relief. The last expression needs a little explanation. For work in the Sahara regions it is sometimes necessary to send relief, food, equipment, etc., to outposts, and the Potez 49 has been designed to fulfil these duties. The engine is a Hispano 12 Hb. The wing area is 33 m.2 (355 sq. ft.) as a monoplane and 44 m.2 (473 sq. ft.) as a biplane. As a monoplane the gross weight is 2 493 kg. (5,480 lb.) and as a biplane 2 841 kg. (6,250 lb.). The maximum speed of the monoplane is 237 km./h. (147 m.p.h.) and of the biplane 210 km./h. (130 m.p.h.). S.A.F.A.—Society Anonyme Franchise Aeronautique exhibit a S.A.F.A. F.K.43, which is a Koolhoven design, the S.A.F.A. holding the French licence. The machine is a four-seater cabin high-wing monoplane, and is fitted with **** ."".'.: • .^TL!!V-!3W*MI • ••» i|P#IPW |'Ww %> Gh ^ >'• V .,. POTEZ 43 is 1 * ..-^1 • * *BTE*£ Br CMS K^ \ K- THE POTEZ 45 This is a " catapult a hie " flying boat for coastal patrol. of the engine. 1111 Note the unusual placing E
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